Skip to main content

ISBN10: 0071485937 | ISBN13: 9780071485937

Understanding Hedge Funds, 1st Edition

ISBN10: 0071485937
ISBN13: 9780071485937
By Scott Frush

© 2007 Published December 22, 2006

ISBN10: 0071485937 | ISBN13: 9780071485937

More information about this Print book can be found in the page section below.

$18.00
ISBN10: 0071485937 | ISBN13: 9780071485937

More information about this Print book can be found in the page section below.

Step 1. Download Adobe Digital Editions to your PC or Mac desktop/laptop.

Step 2. Register and authorize your Adobe ID (optional). To access your eBook on multiple devices, first create an Adobe ID. Then, open Adobe Digital Editions, go to the Help menu, and select "Authorize Computer" to link your Adobe ID.

Step 3. Open Your eBook. Use Adobe Digital Editions to open the file. If the eBook doesn’t open, contact customer service for assistance.

Capitalize on the Opportunities Hedge Funds Offer for Increased Investment Returns and Reduced Risk

Understanding Hedge Funds is a clear, direct guide to the nature and use of hedge funds. This concise resource demystifies the different types of hedge funds, weighs the opportunities and risks, and helps you determine which ones are best for you.

Writing in an informal, user-friendly style, financial expert Scott Frush answers any question you may have about these largely unregulated investments. Avoiding complex mathematics, he presents an overview of the hedge fund market…describes the place of hedge funds in the global financial system…explains how to pick a hedge fund manager… and shows you how to avoid common mistakes and misconceptions.

With this wealth-building resource you'll be to:

  • Learn the advantages and disadvantages of hedge funds vs. mutual funds
  • Discover strategies for low, moderate, and high-risk investing
  • Learn about the role of hedge funds in asset allocation
  • Explore important legal and regulatory issues impacting hedge funds
  • Utilize the author's valuable hedge fund checklist and toolkit

    • PART I: What You Need to Know First

    1: History of Hedge Funds

    2: Hedge Fund tutorial

    3: Investment Risk and return

    4: Battle for Portfolio Performance

    5: Golden Opportunities and Hidden Challenges

    PART II: Hedge Fund Alternatives and Strategies

    6: Lower Risk Strategies

    7: Moderate Risk Strategies

    8: Higher Risk Strategies

    9: Fund of Funds Strategy

    PART III: Evaluating and Selecting Hedge Funds

    10: Conducting Manager Searches

    11: Overcoming Operational Hurdles

    12: Effective Due Diligence

    13: Nuances of Manager Selection

    PART IV: Final Words

    14: Asset Allocation and Hedge Funds

    15: Common Mistakes and Leading Misconceptions

    16: Cornerstone Themes and Principles

    Appendix: Hedge Fund Checklist and Toolkit

    Need support?   We're here to help - Get real-world support and resources every step of the way.

    Top